Annette Whipple inspires curiosity and wonder in readers. Her sixth children’s nonfiction book, The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion: A Chapter-by-Chapter Guide, will release in 2020. When she’s not reading or writing, you might find Annette snacking on warm chocolate chip cookies with her family in Pennsylvania. She loves to encourage readers and writers of all ages. Learn more about Annette’s books and presentations at AnnetteWhipple.com.
Writers must learn the power of Show Don’t Tell. From novels to TV, films, and plays, great readers SHOW us the story, the characters, the theme in intriguing ways and lazy writers simply tell us these things. Zena Dell Lowe with Mission Ranch Films has years of experience as an actress and screenwriter and is passionate about teaching people how to tell amazing stories. Listen to the discussion with Zena complete with interesting examples from popular films. Show Don’t Tell!
Don’t give up! In every great success story, the person has several chances to quit … but they don’t. Why is resiliency important in a writing career? How can we keep going? Listen to the discussion and then hear Steven share Aboard the Slagtree, ch 7 of Singularity. Listen and Vote!
In this episode:
What does it mean to be resilient?
Why is it hard to persevere as a writer?
Why is resiliency so important in any pursuit?
Why is it especially important for writers?
How can we stay resilient and keep going?
Why is it important to give ourselves permission and grace?
What are the top writing tips we’ve ever received and put into action? Writers need wisdom and inspiration to continue in our stories and careers. Steven Faletti and Britt Mooney share their top two writing tips, advice that changed our writing journeys. Then Steven shares Singularity Ch 3 Tychomatter. Listen and vote for what will happen in the next installment of the story!
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What are the top two writings tips we’ve received as writers?
Writers love interesting and unique ideas. But how do you take a great idea and make it a great story? How can we ruin great ideas? Listen to the discussion and then check out the first episode of our new amazing Sci Fi story, Singularity. Chapter 1: Disconnected. Written by Steven Faletti. Then listen and vote to choose the next part of the story!
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How important is a great idea?
How can we take a great idea and make it a great story?
What makes a great story? Idea or execution?
What are some examples of great ideas and great stories?
What are some examples of great ideas and bad stories?
